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DIRECTORS PAGE TEASE TWO------------
HEADLINES------------ TZ2 A YAHOO PASSWORD BREACH-VOTOPS-WIPE
HL 1) CRIME NUMBERS-trxVOTOPS TZ2 B) CHIMPS ON THE LOOSE-VOTOPS
HL 2) AED MAPPING SYSTEM-trxVOTOPS WEATHER-CLIP
HL 3) CHIMPS ON THE LOOSE-trxVOTOPS WEATHER-PWC
SHOW OPEN-CLIP CHIMPS ON THE LOOSE-VO
FORT MYERS CRIME NUMBERS-VO-WIPE PLANE DIVERTED TO MIAMI-VO
FORT MYERS CRIME NUMBERS-SOTVO MARCO ISLAND HEALTHCARE-ONCAM
RSW COP IMPERSONATOR ARREST-SS-VO-WIPE PENN STATE REPORT-VOTOPS
RSW COP IMPERSONATOR ARREST-SOTVO PENN STATE RESPONSE-OC-SOT-OC
CAROL PRICE TRIAL-VO-WIPE YAHOO PASSWORD BREACH-VOTOPS
CAROL PRICE TRIAL-SOTVO JOB LINK IN ENGLEWOOD-VO-WIPE
SEAN TAYLOR TRIAL-SS-VO JOB LINK IN ENGLEWOOD-SOTVO-WIPE
TOP O MAST ARREST-SS-WIPE STEVEN TYLER LEAVING IDOL-VOTOPS
TOP O MAST ARREST-SOTVO-OC TEASE THREE-POP
ENGLEWOOD BEACH RAKING-VO TZ3 A-VO
BIG CARLOS DREDGING-VO-WIPE TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
BIG CARLOS DREDGING-SOTVO 11PM TZ1) PENN STATE-VOTOPS-WIPE
NAPLES SPEED ZONES-VO-WIPE 11PM TZ2) OLYMPIC UNIFORMS-VOTOPS
NAPLES SPEED ZONES-SOTVO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
TWINS UPGRADE DEMANDS-VO JOHN DEERE-POP
CAPE BAD MOSQUITOS-VO-WIPE JOHN DEERE-VOTOPS-WIPE
CAPE BAD MOSQUITOS-SOTVO SENIOR US OPEN-VOTOPS-WIPE
DOWNTOWN TROLLEY SERVICE-VO JAKE SHERWIN-SSTOPS
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP MIAMI DOLPHINS-POP
TEASE ONE------------ MIAMI DOLPHINS-VOTOPS-WIPE
TZ1 A COLLIER AED MAPPING-VOTOPS-WIPE MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTTOPS-WIPE
TZ1 B TIJUANA DRUG TUNNEL-VOTOPS CLEVELAND BROWNS-VOTOPS-WIPE
COLLIER AED MAPPING SYSTEM-VO-WIPE NY KNICKS-VOTOPS-WIPE
COLLIER AED MAPPING SYSTEM-SOTVO NY KNICKS-SOTTOPS-WIPE
NEW ZIMMERMAN EVIDENCE-VO TOUR DE FRANCE-VOTOPS
TIJUANA DRUG TUNNEL-VO GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP  


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HEADLINES------------


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT SEVEN.

15 HOMICIDES IN FORT MYERS SO FAR THIS YEAR.

BUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SAYS CRIME IS DOWN.

WE GET ANSWERS TONIGHT FROM THE CHIEF.

PLUS.

MINUTES MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH WHEN PEOPLE SUFFER CARDIAC ARREST.

ABC 7 IS GETTING NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT A NEW SERVICE IN COLLIER COUNTY THAT COULD BE THE KEY TO SURVIVAL.

AND.

DEVELOPING TONIGHT AT 7--

A PAIR OF CHIMPANZEES GO CRAZY--

ATTACKING CARS--

EVEN GETTING AGGRESSIVE WITH OFFICERS AND BYSTANDERS.

WHAT POLICE HAD TO DO TO GET THEM UNDER CONTROL.

THE NEWS AT 7 STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL 1) CRIME NUMBERS-trxVOTOPS


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HL 2) AED MAPPING SYSTEM-trxVOTOPS


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HL 3) CHIMPS ON THE LOOSE-trxVOTOPS


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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FORT MYERS CRIME NUMBERS-VO-WIPE


FORT MYERS POLICE ARE MAKING BOLD CLAIMS TONIGHT.

THE DEPARTMENT IS BOASTING CRIME HAS DROPPED ACROSS THE CITY.

BUT IT COMES AS INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING TO SOLVE NEARLY A DOZEN MURDERS OVER A HALF-YEAR PERIOD.

A-B-C 7 TOOK A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NUMBERS FOR YOU AND FOUND THAT WHILE *OVERALL CRIME IS DOWN--

VIOLENT CRIME IS UP. 5-PERCENT.

ROBBERIES JUMPED 18 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR-

AND *MURDERS HAVE GONE FROM 11 THIS TIME LAST YEAR TO 14 RIGHT NOW. WITH AN ADDITIONAL MURDER SINCE THE STATS WERE TAKEN. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS CRIME NUMBERS-SOTVO


CHIEF BAKER 26:53 June was a terrible month, in the city as it relates to homicide. we still have an element in the city that continues to be involved in drug usage drug sale, drug distribution and robbery.

CHIEF DOUG BAKER SAYS IN ORDER FOR *THAT TO CHANGE--

THE CITY'S CULTURE HAS TO CHANGE FIRST. Return to index of stories...


RSW COP IMPERSONATOR ARREST-SS-VO-WIPE


A FAKE POLICE BADGE AND KNIVES-

THAT'S WHAT OFFICERS SAY A KUNG FU INSTRUCTOR BROUGHT TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

POLICE ARRESTED JOSHUA WATSON AFTER SOMEONE AT THE AIRPORT REPORTED HIM AS A SUSPICIOUS PERSON. WHEN OFFICERS FOUND HIM- THEY SAY HE WAS WEARING A BADGE THAT SAID "POLICE" ON IT AND HAD 2 KNIVES ON HIM- ONE OF THEM ALLEGEDLY CONCEALED UNDER HIS SHIRT.

WHEN AIRPORT COPS ASKED WATSON IF HE'S LAW ENFORCEMENT-

HE REPORTEDLY SAID "NO, I'M JUST AN INSTRUCTOR FOR KUNG FU." HE DIDN'T HAVE A PERMIT FOR A CONCEALED WEAPON. Return to index of stories...


RSW COP IMPERSONATOR ARREST-SOTVO


8:02 "no. i had an old one- it was expired. it wasn't concealed ideally- just the shirt was untucked and covered it up. it never usually is."

WATSON SAYS THE BADGE HE WAS WEARING- WHICH ISN'T A REAL POLICE BADGE- IDENTIFIES HIM AS A POLICE DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR, WHICH HE CLAIMS TO TEACH ALONG WITH KUNG FU.

HE'S FACING CHARGES FOR CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON AND UNLAWFUL USE OF A POLICE BADGE. Return to index of stories...


CAROL PRICE TRIAL-VO-WIPE


IT ONLY TOOK TEN NIMUTES.

A LEE COUNTY JURY DECIDED CAROL JEAN PRICE IS GUILTY ON A MISDEMEANOR BATTERY CHARGE.

IN VIDEO THAT WENT VIRAL YOU SEE PRICE GET UPSET ABOUT THE PATDOWN SHE'S RECEIVED FROM A T-S-A SCREENER.

AND SHE USED TO BE A T-S-A AGENT HERSELF.

SO SHE GRABBED THE TSA SUPERVISOR'S LEG AND THRUSTED UPWARDS.

PRICE TESTIFIED TODAY SHE WAS TRYING TO LODGE A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PATDOWN SHE HAD RECEIVED EARLIER -- WHEN ANOTHER TSA SCREENER TOUCHED HER GENITALS FOUR TIMES.

THAT WAS WHY SHE GRABBED.

BUT THE JUDGE SAID SHE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER. Return to index of stories...


CAROL PRICE TRIAL-SOTVO


15;35:48 take a deep breath and be patient. it's no different for someone who used to work there. 15:35:56

15:32:00 mrs. price had a bad day. she was going to her brother's funeral and it got even worse. she wishes, of course, that day never happened. 15;32:06

PRICE WILL SERVE SIX MONTHS PROBATION, PAY A 500-DOLLAR FINE AND ATTEND AN ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS. Return to index of stories...


SEAN TAYLOR TRIAL-SS-VO


A TRIAL DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR ERIC RIVERA.

.THE MAN ACCUSED OF FATALLY SHOOTING WASHINGTON REDSKINS SAFETY SEAN TAYLOR DURING A 2007 BURGLARY.

A MIAMI-DADE CIRCUIT JUDGE SET THE TRIAL TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER FIFTH OF THIS YEAR.

THE TRIAL WAS DELAYED AFTER RIVERA FIRED HIS ATTORNEY.

RIVERA IS ONE OF FIVE DEFENDANTS FROM THE FORT MYERS AREA WHO ARE ACCUSED OF KILLING TAYLOR DURING A ROBBERY AT THE PLAYER'S MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOME.

FOUR HAVE PLEADED NOT GUILTY AND ARE BEING TRIED SEPARATELY. Return to index of stories...


TOP O MAST ARREST-SS-WIPE


AN UNDERCOVER OPERATION LANDED A BEACH BAR OWNER. BEHIND BARS.

AND IT ALL HAS TO DO WITH WHERE BARS ARE ALLOWED TO SERVE ALCOHOL ON FORT MYERS BEACH

TOP O MAST OWNER STEVE STRAUSS WAS ARRESTED YESTERDAY AT HIS FORT MYERS BEACH BUSINESS.

AUTHORITIES SAY HE SERVED BEER TOO CLOSE TO THE WATER'S EDGE.

A-B-C7 ASKED STRAUSS FOR HIS SIDE OF THE STORY TODAY.

HERE'S WHAT HE TOLD US-- Return to index of stories...


TOP O MAST ARREST-SOTVO-OC


i'm not at liberty to say anything right now but you'll find out in a week or so

IF YOU COULDN'T HEAR THAT, HE SAID I'M NOT AT LIBERTY TO SAY ANTYTHING RIGHT NOW -- YOU'LL FIND OUT IN A WEEK.

A REPORT A-B-C 7 OBTAINED SHOWS THERE'S A DEBATE LITERALLY OVER WHERE THE LINE IN THE SAND IS WHERE YOU CAN SERVE CUSTOMERS.

STRAUSS DOES NOT AGREE WITH AUTHORITIES.

ACCORDING TO THEIR REPORT, STRAUSS WAS WARNED AT LEAST TWICE NOT TO SERVE PAST 19 FEET OUT FROM HIS BUSINESS WALLS.

UNDERCOVER AGENTS BOUGHT FROM HIM PASSED THAT DISTANCE.

SOURCES CLOSE TO STRAUSS SAY HE'S FIGHTING THE'S STATE'S LINE ON THIS, AND THAT'S WHY HE DIDN'T COMPLY.

STAY WITH ABC-7 FOR DEVELOPMENTS ON THIS STORY. Return to index of stories...


ENGLEWOOD BEACH RAKING-VO


FEMA REPRESENTATIVES ARE EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY WITHIN A MONTH -- THE COUNTY WAS RECENTLY APPROVED FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS.

TROPICAL STORM DEBBIE TORE APART BEACHES AND PARKS IN THE COUNTY.

THURSDAY A CONTRACTOR RAKED ENGLEWOOD BEACH CLENING UP DEBRIS LEFT BY THE STORM -- BUT VISITORS SAY THAT'S NOT ENOUGH.

FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FIX DAMAGE ON STUMP PASS AND BAYSHORE PARK. Return to index of stories...


BIG CARLOS DREDGING-VO-WIPE


BONITA SPRINGS AND FORT MYERS BEACH LEADERS ARE TEAMING UP TO MAKE A PLAN TO FIX BIG CARLOS PASS,

BEFORE IT AFFECTS MORE BOATERS AND BUSINESSES.

THIS IS THE WATERWAY BETWEEN FORT MYERS BEACH AND LOVER'S KEY.

SANDBARS ARE NOW CLEARLY SEEN THROUGHOUT THE AREA --

MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE.

DREDGING THE PASS SEEMS TO BE THE MOST POPULAR OPTION RIGHT NOW.

BUT TIMING, FUNDING, WATER QUALITY AND MARINE LIFE- ALSO HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED. Return to index of stories...


BIG CARLOS DREDGING-SOTVO


"there's obviously been a lot of shifting of sand with the currents tropical storm Debby has not helped the situation at all in fact it's probably esaporated it. Do have upcoming renourisment projects that are coming forward and how all that sand gets put where, and where it stays is an important part of what were talking about."

CITY LEADERS PLAN TO MEET AGAIN NEXT MONTH.

THEY'LL LOOK AT MORE RESEARCH AND START APPLYING FOR FUNDING. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES SPEED ZONES-VO-WIPE


IN THE WAKE OF A COURT ORDER TOSSING OUT NAPLES BAY WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY SLOW SPEED ZONES--

THE CITY IS FORCED TO COVER UP SIGNS.

CITY OFFICIALS SPENT THE DAY PUTTING TAPE OVER THE SIGNS.

THIS COMES AFTER TWO BOAT CAPTAINS GOT TICKETS ON PURPOSE LAST MARCH TO CHALLENGE THE SPEED ZONES.

A JUDGE SIDED WITH THEM--

SO THE CITY HAS TO COMPLY WITH THE RULING AND STOP ENFORCING THE WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY ZONES.

NAPLES CITY MANAGER TELLS US THEY PLAN TO APPEAL THE DECISION. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES SPEED ZONES-SOTVO


"If you believe in your policies and think they are right for the safety and welfare of the community than you should fight for it and that's what the city intends to do."

THE CITY CAN STILL TICKET PEOPLE FOR SPEEDING IN MANATEE ZONES, AND FOR RECKLESS BOATING. Return to index of stories...


TWINS UPGRADE DEMANDS-VO


THE MINNESOTA TWINS HAVE A 45-MILLION DOLLAR WISH LIST OF UPGRADES THEY WANT FOR HAMMOND STADIUM -- INCLUDING POSSIBLY, A NEW NAME.

THE TWINS ALREADY SIGNED A TEMPORARY CONTRACT LAST MONTH --

WHICH WOULD KEEP THEM HERE IN LEE COUNTY FOR SPRING TRAINING FOR THE NEXT 30 YEARS.

THE COUNTY IS CONSIDERING GIVING THE NAMING RIGHTS OF HAMMOND STADIUM OVER TO THE TWINS.

OTHER UPGRADES INCLUDE BETTER CONCESSIONS, NEW TRAINING FACILITIES, AD A THOUSAND MORE SEATS INSIDE THE STADIUM. Return to index of stories...


CAPE BAD MOSQUITOS-VO-WIPE


RECENT RAINS MEAN MILLIONS OF MOSQUITOS ARE ABOUT TO HATCH IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ESPECIALLY IN PARTS OF CAPE CORAL.

MOSQUITO CONTROL IS WORKING TO RID THE INSECTS FROM SALTWATER MARSHES IN SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PARTS OF THE CAPE.

THOSE MOSQUITOS TEND TO BE MORE AGGRESSIVE THAN FRESHWATER ONES.

PEOPLE TRYING TO ENJOY ROTARY PARK TODAY FOUND OUT THAT BUG SPRAY IS A NOW A NECESSITY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE BAD MOSQUITOS-SOTVO


3355 "get away from me! Get away from me! Oh I killed it."

IF IT DOES STORM, MOSQUITO CONTROL MUST CALL OFF THEIR SPRAYING.

LARVAE TAKE 5 DAYS TO HATCH.

MORE RAIN MEANS MORE STANDING WATER FOR THE EGGS. Return to index of stories...


DOWNTOWN TROLLEY SERVICE-VO


A NEW FORM OF TRANSPORTATION IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS IS NEARING COMPLETION.

TRAFFIC ENGINEERS ARE TIGHTENING UP THE ROUTE IT PLANS TO USE FOR THE NEW TROLLEY SYSTEM.

THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SAYS 3 TROLLEYS WILL SERVICE THE AREA.

A WORKSHOP WITH CITY COUNCIL IS SET FOR NEXT MONTH TO FINALIZE THE ROUTE.

THE TROLLEYS ARE EXPECTED TO BE UP AND RUNNING THIS FALL. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE------------


NEXT AT SEVEN.

A NEW COLLIER COUNTY SYSTEM LOOKS TO SAVE VITAL MINUTES IN CASES OF CARDIAC ARREST.

PLUS.

BORDER OFFICIALS BUST WHAT THEY BELIEVE TO BE A DRUG SMUGGLING TUNNEL.

WEATHER TEASE Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A COLLIER AED MAPPING-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ1 B TIJUANA DRUG TUNNEL-VOTOPS


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COLLIER AED MAPPING SYSTEM-VO-WIPE


A NEW SYSTEM IN COLLIER COUNTY WILL HELP SAVE VITAL MINUTES IN CASES OF CARDIAC ARREST.

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS, BETTER KNOWN AS A-E-D'S ARE MAKING THE DIFFERENCE.

HIPPA LAWS PUT RESTRICTIONS ON 911 DISPATCHERS TRYING TO GET HE AED'S OUT TO PEOPLE-

BUT RECENT CHANGES WILL ALLOW DISPATCHERS TO ALERT PEOPLE WITH AED'S WITHIN 1200 FEET,

TO HELP SOMEONE IN DISTRESS AND POTENTIALLY SAVE THEIR LIFE.

THE BEST PART IS, ANYONE CAN USE IT. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER AED MAPPING SYSTEM-SOTVO


your ability to survive a cardiac arrest depends on how fast you get compressions and how fast you get an aed. shaving one or two minutes off of that response can make the difference between life and death.

THE COUNTY IS URGING EVERYONE WITH AN A-E-D TO REGISTER THEM. TO FIND OUT HOW, HEAD OVER TO OUR WEBSITE. ABC-7 DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


NEW ZIMMERMAN EVIDENCE-VO


NEW EVIDENCE IS OUT TODAY IN THE TRAYVON MARTIN CASE.

ACCORDING TO DOCUMENTS -- SANFORD POLICE OFFICERS GAVE DIFFERENT STORIES WHEN IT CAME TO GEORGE ZIMMERMAN'S INJURIES AFTER HIS SCUFFLE WITH THE TEEN.

PROSECUTORS RELEASED THE NEW DOCUMENTS THAT SHOW SOME OFFICERS THOUGHT ZIMMERMAN'S NOSE WAS BROKEN - WHILE OTHERS DIDN'T.

THE NEW PAPERWORK ALSO SHOW NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CRIME SCENE PHOTOS.

ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER.

HE CLAIMS IT WAS SELF-DEFENSE. Return to index of stories...


TIJUANA DRUG TUNNEL-VO


CUSTOMS OFFICERS SAY THEY HAVE DISCOVERED AN INCOMPLETE DRUG SMUGGLING TUNNEL IN TIJUANA.

THE TUNNEL STARTED UNDER A BATHROOM SINK INSIDE A TIJUANA WAREHOUSE.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE TUNNEL WAS AROUND 220 YARDS LONG, BUT DIDN'T CROSS THE BORDER INTO SAN DIEGO.

NO DRUGS WERE FOUND AND NO ARRESTS WERE REPORTED.

THE DISCOVERY COMES AFTER A 240 YARD TUNNEL WAS RECENTLY FOUND NEAR YUMA IN ARIZONA.

THAT SMUGGLING TUNNEL WAS OPERATIONAL. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO------------


HEADS UP TONIGHT IF YOU USE YAHOO--

A POSSIBLE SECURITY BREACH IS BEING INVESTIGATED.

AND TWO CHIMPANZEE CAUSE CHAOS--

JUMPING ON CARS, EVEN GETTING AGGRESSIVE WITH OFFICERS.

HOW THEY WERE STOPPED NEXT. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A YAHOO PASSWORD BREACH-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ2 B) CHIMPS ON THE LOOSE-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


SCATTERED STORMS FOR FRIDAY

Typical southwest Florida weather is in full force this week.

Our prevailing winds remain from the south and southeast, which will continue to keep tropical moisture across the area. This combined with a little daytime heating and the seabreeze will keep scattered storms in the forecast with the better coverage during the afternoon and evening hours.

Friday and into the weekend, our mornings will start off mostly sunny and dry with the chance for afternoon storms. Next week, we will see an abunance of sunshine.

Temperatures through the week remain in the lower half of the 90s with lows in the middle 70s. They'll continue to stay around the average of 92.

For now, the tropics are all quiet in the Atlantic Basin.

Your beach and boating forecast calls for a 2 foot chop in the open seas, inland waterways will have a light chop. Gulf waters are pretty warm, too, at 86. Return to index of stories...


CHIMPS ON THE LOOSE-VO


A PAIR OF CHIMPANZEES--

WEIGHING ABOUT 2-HUNDRED POUNDS EACH GO WILD IN VEGAS.

THIS IS NEW VIDEO INTO ABC 7.

POLICE SAY ONE CHIMP JUMPED ON TOP OF A VEHICLE--

THE OTHER PRIMATE STARTED BANGING ON A POLICE CAR AFTER THEY ESCAPED.

IT HAPPENED IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF THE CITY.

OFFICIALS SAY OFFICERS WERE FORCED TO SHOOT AND KILL ONE CHIMP THAT AGGRESSIVELY APPROACHED OFFICERS AND BYSTANDERS.

THE OTHER WAS TRANQUILIZED AND TAKEN BY ANIMAL CONTROL.

TONIGHT IT'S STILL NOT CLEAR WHERE THE ANIMALS CAME FROM. Return to index of stories...


PLANE DIVERTED TO MIAMI-VO


SOME TENSE MOMENTS TODAY AT THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

AN AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANE THAT LEFT FORT LAUDERDALE HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN MIAMI.

FEDERAL AVIATION OFFICIALS SAY THE CREW WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CABIN PRESSURE. THE FLIGHT WAS ON THE WAY TO LOS ANGELES.

THERE WERE 147 PEOPLE ON BOARD.

BUT EVERYONE WAS ABLE TO LAND SAFELY WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.

A SPOKESPERSON FOR THE AIRLINES SAYS NO ISSUES WERE FOUND ON THE PLANE - WHICH TOOK OFF A COUPLE HOURS LATER. Return to index of stories...


MARCO ISLAND HEALTHCARE-ONCAM


24-HOUR HEALTHCARE COULD BE ON ITS WAY TO MARCO ISLAND.

PHYSICIANS REGIONAL HEALTH WANTS ITS *NEW CLINIC TO STAY OPEN 24-HOURS.

THE HOSPITAL IS OPENING THAT CLINIC LATER THIS YEAR- BUT PLANS TO EXTEND THE *HOURS MAY REQUIRE SUPPORT FROM TAXPAYERS - SOMETHING VOTERS WILL BE ASKED TO WEIGH IN ON IN A NON-BINDING BALLOT MEASURE IN AUGUST. Return to index of stories...


PENN STATE REPORT-VOTOPS


THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION OF PENN STATE FINDS COACH JOE PATERNO AND OTHER SENIOR LEADERS "CONCEALED CRITICAL FACTS" ABOUT JERRY SANDUSKY'S SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN.

ACCORDING TO THE 267-PAGE REPORT RELEASED TODAY, SENIOR LEADERS WERE WORRIED ABOUT BAD PUBLICITY AND THEREFORE "FAILED TO PROTECT AGAINST A CHILD SEXUAL PREDATOR HARMING CHILDREN FOR OVER A DECADE."

SANDUSKY WAS CONVICTED OF 45 CRIMINAL COUNTS.

HE'S AWAITING SENTENCING. Return to index of stories...


PENN STATE RESPONSE-OC-SOT-OC


LATE THIS AFTERNOON -- PENN STATE LEADERS SPOKE PUBLICLY ABOUT THE REPORT -- HERE'S A PORTION OF CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD'S COMMENTS --

.Accepts full responsibility.

will take every action to ensure an event like this never happens again.

PENN STATE'S PRESIDENT ALSO SPOKE - SAYING THE SCHOOL INTENDS TO BE A CONSTRUCTIVE LEADER IN PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO ABUSE. Return to index of stories...


YAHOO PASSWORD BREACH-VOTOPS


YAHOO IS INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF A POSSIBLE SECURITY BREACH.

THE COMPANY SAYS ITS LOOKING INTO CLAIMS THAT NEARLY HALF A MILLION YAHOO USERS' IDs, E-MAIL ADDRESSES AND PASSWORDS MAY HAVE BEEN BREACHED.

ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE SOURCES -- A HACKER GROUP CALLED D33D COMPANY HAS CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY.

REPRESENTATIVES AT YAHOO ARE NOT SAYING HOW IT MAY HAVE HAPPENED BUT THEY SAY THEY ARE INVESTIGATING. Return to index of stories...


JOB LINK IN ENGLEWOOD-VO-WIPE


WE WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT A NEW TOOL FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR A JOB.

IT'S CALLED JOB LINK AND IT'S A SERVICE THOUGH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES.

OBVIOUSLY, IT COULDN'T COME AT A BETTER TIME- RIGHT NOW UNEMPLOYMENT IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY'S IS AT 8.2 PERCENT.

JOB LINK'S MISSION IS NOT ONLY TO GET THOUSANDS BACK TO WORK, BUT ALSO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TRAINING FOR THE JOB.

IT'S DONE WITH THE HELP OF JOB LINK COORDINATORS,.

THEY LINK YOU UP WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, AND OFFER HANDS-ON GUIDANCE TO HELP GET YOU YOUR NEXT JOB. Return to index of stories...


JOB LINK IN ENGLEWOOD-SOTVO-WIPE


"Here in Englewood much like a lot of places there's not a lot of access for people to utilize computers without a time limit to be able to print things for free and be able to apply for unemployment that you have to do online now. We're expecting just in the next six months to help nearly 1,000 people at this center."

THERE ARE NOW 15 JOB LINK LOCATIONS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

TO FIND THE CLOSEST ONE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, GO TO OUR WEBSITE. ABC7-7 DOT COM, CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN. Return to index of stories...


STEVEN TYLER LEAVING IDOL-VOTOPS


SO MUCH FOR CRITIQUING AND JUDGING POTENTIALLY NEW TALENT.

STEVEN TYLER SAYS HE'S OUT OF AMERICAN IDOL.

TYLER SAYS IT'S TIME TO PUT ROCK N ROLL FIRST.

AFTER JUST TWO SEASONS HE'S REDEDICATING HIMSELF AS FRONTMAN TO HIS BAND AEROSMITH.

HE CALLS IDOL HIS MISTRESS AND SAYS HE NEEDS TO GET BACK TO HIS FIRST LOVE.

THE BAND IS CURRENTLY ON A NATIONWIDE TOUR WITH TYLER AND HAS AN ALBUM DUE OUT IN THE FALL.

THAT LEAVES LONG TIME JUDGE, RANDY JACKSON AND NEWBIE JENNIFER LOPEZ.

RIGHT NOW HER FUTURE ON THE TALENT SHOW IS CLOUDY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-POP


WE ARE TUNING UP FOR THE BRITISH OPEN. THE NEW YORK KNICKS JUST GOT A LOT BETTER

AND THE MIAMI DOLPHINS SEE THE PLAYOFFS IN THEIR FUTURE. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A-VO


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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11PM TZ1) PENN STATE-VOTOPS-WIPE


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 11,

AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN NEW DETAILS FROM THE PENN STATE REPORT A-B-C SEVEN SPEAKS WITH LOCAL CHILD ADVOCATES ON HOW CULTURES OF SILENCE DEVELOP. Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) OLYMPIC UNIFORMS-VOTOPS


PLUS,

IN TONIGHT'S A-B-C SEVEN EXTRA,

OUTRAGE OVER THE U-S OLYMPIC TEAM'S UNIFORMS!

THEY WERE MADE IN CHINA!

PLUS WE'LL HAVE A LOOK BACK AT UNIFORMS FROM YEARS PAST.

THAT'S AFTER AN ALL NEW ROOKIE BLUE. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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JOHN DEERE-POP


WHEN IT COMES TO THE JOHN DEERE CLASSIC. BRING YOUR CLUBS. YOUR "A" GAME AND A PASSPORT. A GOOD SHOWING AT THE TOURNAMENT. COULD GET YOU A TRIP TO THE BRITISH OPEN. AND IF THAT'S THE CASE. BRING SOME WARM CLOTHES AS WELL. ALWAYS A LITTLE CHILI IN GREAT BRITIAN THIS TIME OF YEAR. Return to index of stories...


JOHN DEERE-VOTOPS-WIPE


FIRST STOP. ILLINOIS.

STEVE STRICKER ON THE 10TH HOLE. KNOCKS DOWN THE BIRDIE. STRICKER LOOKING WIN HIS 4 STRAIGHT JOHN DEERE CLASSIC. IN AT 6 UNDER

RICKEY BARNES ON FIRE TODAY. GETS THE BIRDIE HERE. ON 17. HE'S IN AT 7 UNDER PAR. AND VERY MUCH IN THE MIX.

TROY MATTESON THREATENING TO RUN AWAY WITH THINGS. 10 UNDER FRO THE DAY. LEADS BY 3. Return to index of stories...


SENIOR US OPEN-VOTOPS-WIPE


US SENIOR OPEN.

COREY PAVIN. FROM A COUNTRY MILE GETS THIS BIRDIE TO DROP. HE IS TIED FOR THE LEAD AT 5 UNDER

HOW ABOUT FREDDY FUNK. A FAMILIAR FACE AT THE ACE GROUP CLASSIC. GETS THE BIRDIE. 3 UNDER. STILL ON THE COUSE

TOM WATSON ALSO LEADS BY ONE STROKE AT 5 UNDER Return to index of stories...


JAKE SHERWIN-SSTOPS


STICKING WITH GOLF. HOW ABOUT THE FLORIDA STATE BOYS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. GOING DOWN AT THE TPC SAWGRASS

JAKE SHERWIN OF CAPE CORAL. WITH THE BEST FINISH OF THE LOCAL GOLFERS. HE SHOT 2 OVER FOR THE TOURNAMENT. LEAVING HIM IN 8TH PLACE OVERALL.

NAPLES GOLFER. RYAN CELANO TIED FOR 30TH. AND SAMUEL MURPHY OF FORT MYERS WAS ENED IN A TIE FOR 38TH. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-POP


CHANGE IS A GOOD THING.. ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE COMING OFF 3 STRAIGHT LOSING SEASON. LAST MONTH DOLPHINS OWNER STEPHEN ROSS ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM SEASON TICKET HOLDERS. AND TOLD THEM. EXPECT A LOT OF CHANGE. FROM UNIFORMS TO THE STADIUM. TO THE PRODUCT ON THE FIELD Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-VOTOPS-WIPE


THE DOLPHINS OPEN TRAINING CAMP JULY 26TH. WITH A BRAND NEW COACHING STAFF.

HEAD COACH JOE PHILBIN WILL LOOK TO GET THE FINS GET BACK INTO THE PLAYOFFS.

THE FINS HAVE NOT WON A PLAYOFF GAME SINCE DON SHULA LEFT. BUT THE PLAYERS HAVE FAITH. AND SAY THEY EXPECT TO SURPRISE SOME PEOPLE Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTTOPS-WIPE


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CLEVELAND BROWNS-VOTOPS-WIPE


TODAY THE NFL HELD THEIR SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT.

AND THE CLEVELAND BROWNS TOOK FORMER BAYLOR WIDE RECEIVER JOSH GORDON IN THE SECOND ROUND.

THIS MEANS THE BROWNS WILL FORFIET THEIR SECOND ROUND PICK IN NEXT YEARS DRAFT. Return to index of stories...


NY KNICKS-VOTOPS-WIPE


THE NEW YORK KNICKS HAVE NOT BEEN FOOLING AROUND THIS OFFSEASON. SIGNING BOTH JASON KIDD AND MARCUS CAMBY

BOTH GUYS WERE INTRODUCE THIS AFTERNOON.

THE KNICKS. WHO ENDED THE LONGEST PLAYOFF LOSING STREAK LAST SEASON. SAY WINNING IS THE ONLY THING Return to index of stories...


NY KNICKS-SOTTOPS-WIPE


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TOUR DE FRANCE-VOTOPS


LET'S CLIMB A MOUNTAIN. 12TH STAGE OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE.

PIERRE ROLLAND OF FRANCE. CRUISING TO VICTORY. HE WINS THE STAGE.

BUT BRADLEY WIGGINS OF GREAT BRITAN HAS THE OVERALL LEAD. Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


ADLIB POINTS Return to index of stories...